Dawn Smith-Theodore

Mother, Men and Me

A Memoir of Anxiety, Anorexia and Affairs

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Produktbeschreibung

Unveil the Layers of Love, Lies, and Secrets Between a Mother and Daughter in this Riveting Memoir of Survival and Redemption In the hauntingly beautiful memoir, Mother, Men and Me: A Memoir of Anxiety, Anorexia and Affairs, Dawn Smith-Theodore uncovers a narrative deeply rooted in family secrets, unexpected love, and a desperate battle against her own body. This compelling story promises to captivate anyone who knows the complex love shared between a mother and a daughter, anyone who has struggled with their own self-image, or anyone who has grappled with the profound impact of secrets within a family. Smith-Theodore's journey begins in a small Ohio town, where her youthful infatuation with the boy-next-door takes a shocking turn. As secrets about her mother's past unravel, the profound impact of these revelations affects Dawn's own path and her relationship with men. Entwined in this narrative is her grueling battle with anorexia, the silent enemy she combats while dancing professionally around the world. This extraordinary memoir peels back the layers of a mother-daughter bond tested by scandal yet nourished by shared passion: dance. Despite the chaos around them, they find a common language and sanctuary on the dance floor. But can their relationship survive the legacy of their shared past, the web of deception spun over years, and the choices they make? In Mother, Men and Me, Smith-Theodore raises critical questions about family, love, and truth, leaving readers to question: How do the secrets held by those we love most shape our lives? How do we navigate the most complex relationships, like that between a mother and a daughter? Can we break free from the chains of our past, or are we destined to follow in our parents' footsteps?

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palmetto Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 262
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 517g
• ISBN-13: 9798822932203
• Artikelnr.: 69213365

Autorenporträt

Dawn Smith-Theodore, is a respected psychotherapist and eating disorder expert with over twenty years of experience as well as being recovered from anorexia herself. She was a professional dancer, a former flight attendant, and owned a dance studio in Los Angeles for twenty-five years. An esteemed author and host of the show "TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers," Dawn provides insights from a dance professional's perspective, helping dancers and parents around the world navigate healthy living.